AddressCalvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Full-Time
Are you looking for a new opportunity in a supportive and progressive environment? Advance your operational and management skills in this newly created position leading the Critical Care service.
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- Permanent Full-Time
- Salary Classification: Nurse Unit Manager Grade 4 - Yr 1-2
THE ROLE:
Operations Managers are responsible for leadership and management of their assigned focus area. You will provide operational direction, ensuring that service delivery is in line with Calvary’s strategic direction. The role will focus on collaboration with multiple stakeholders, financial administration, reporting, human resource and risk management.
FOCUS AREA:
The Operations Manager - Critical Care Services is responsible for the oversight of Calvary Mater Newcastle's Emergency Department, Drug and Alcohol, Toxicology and Intensive Care services.
Calvary Mater Newcastle is a public hospital. We offer a high standard of patient care to the communities of Newcastle and the Hunter region, as well as a comprehensive range of health services. Our Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department operate on a 24/7 basis and are staffed by skilled multidisciplinary teams.
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Your main duties will include:
- Support the Critical Care Services’ team to ensure access of service delivery & patient centeredness.
- Act as the champion of change by driving the implementation and evaluation of contemporary, evidence-based models of care.
- Provide nursing leadership and expert advice in the planning, coordination, operation and evaluation of the delivery of Critical Care Services, including the development of strategic/business plans and participation in service review, development and projects as required.
About you:
- Demonstrated experience managing operational budget in a climate of finite resources.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to quality improvement with an understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS).
- Demonstrated broad clinical and operational management experience within a complex health care environment. This includes experience in the development and implementation of business and operational plans.
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 11%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
INTERVIEWS WILL COMMENCE THE WEEK OF 18/03/2024
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role.
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
- Please note that we are unable to accept emailed applications, resumes or phone calls from recruitment agencies.
Critical Care Services - Operations Manager - Newcastle, NSW, Australia - Waratah, NSW, Australia (calvarycare.org.au)
